stu37d, i am so so sorry to hear of you & your families loss. we just went through the very same trauma in our family on nov. 18 2005. i only hope that the heart felt condolances,we have received from everyone here at FTE will pour out to you and family, as it will help you an your family through this very hard time.CAPTCHAS sent us this link and as he said ,it may make you cry,but i would like to pass it on to you now.its a very touching poem for pet owners that have suffered our type of loss.htt://rainbowsbridge.com/poem.htm i beleive you did the right thing,there is no pain or suffering in heaven.me and my families prayers are with you an your family,anything we can help with just ask-billy

 

Stu, unfortionately I can say, I have been down this road too, as the many others listed above. Having to put down a dog, a friend, is such a difficult thing to do. You two made the right decision, and though it's difficult to deal with now, time will heal, as always. I wish you two the best, both in healing, and possibly the search for a new guy.

May I suggest your local pound or rescue agency if you decide this route? There are many rescue agencies out there, such as www.labrescue.net that have many dogs in desperate need of a home.

From one dog lover to another, you and your wife have my deepest sympathies.

Boots (AKA: Sissy, Hooty, BooBear): German Shepard/Wolf 1998-July 5th, 2003 Stomach bloat, died in my lap, all 100 lbs. of her squezed into my little bitty Ranger.

Jazzy (AKA: Jazzy Frazzy, Stinky, Missy): Shelty 1992-March 2004 Bone cancer, euthenasiea.

STan

 

This makes me lumpy throated and misty-eyed each time I read it, and like many others here, I've had many occasions to do so, most recently "Vinnie", who 12 years ago followed my almoststepson home from school. When I met Vinnie three years ago, his teeth were so crooked I thought he was growling at me all the time. But he wasn't, and he died in my sweetie's arms this last May.

Have pleasant memories of your good friend, Stu, and consider rescuing a pound puppy when it's time to make a new friend

by Beth Norman Harris ... "A Dog's Prayer"

Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.

Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between the blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me do.

Speak to me often, for your voice is the world?s sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footsteps falls upon my waiting ear.

When it is cold and wet, please take me inside, for I am now a domesticated animal, no longer used to bitter elements. And I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth. Though had you no home, I would rather follow you through ice and snow than rest upon the softest pillow in the warmest home in all the land, for you are my god and I am your devoted worshiper.

Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for although I should not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean food, that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life should your life be in danger.

And, beloved master, should the great Master see fit to deprive me of my health or sight, do not turn me away from you. Rather hold me gently in your arms as skilled hands grant me the merciful boon of eternal rest - and I will leave you knowing with the last breath I drew, my fate was ever safest in your hands.

 

i was talking to my cousin over thanksgiving break, i guess a car hit 2 of their dogs about 2 days before thanksgiving. someone told my aunt and uncle and they found the 2 dogs and the bumper laying on the highway. earlier that year my cousin also lost his bird dog. not a good year for him and pets.

 

uglyhat;i like that poem,it hits a soft place in my heart too,thanks for posting it.-billy

 

Stu,
I have been watching the progress of this thread, and am also impressed and amazed at all of the responses and I must say that this is one of the major reasons I come to this site every day. The people here, are good people who are eager to help. I hope you heal quickly.

 

Sent a rememberance tear down my cheek too. God..it's so painful to take the one you love and have them put down to rest. I've had the responsibility to do this ever since I was a young teen. My concience is loaded to the hilt. Even though I know I am doing what is right, my heart still breaks. Each time I say, "never again, no more pets". Then they walk right back into my heart...they find me and I cannot turn away from them.

 

Stu,

I can totally relate to you on this one. Last year about this time I was recalled for duty in Iraq and my pure lab that we had for about 9 years had a tumor that broke and took my puppy in 2 days........but I have em in my back 40, so i can still see him when I take my youngun's out for a trailor ride.....